die Zollerhöhung
Translation
tariff increase, customs duty increase, tariff hike
Examples
Die Regierung kündigte eine Zollerhöhung an.
The government announced a tariff increase.
Die Zollerhöhung betrifft viele importierte Waren.
The tariff increase affects many imported goods.
Grammar Patterns
a tariff increase ((on sth.)) a tariff increase on sth. The government is planning a tariff increase on cars.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zollanhebung, Tariferhöhung; Antonyms: Zollsenkung
Etymology
A compound of 'Zoll' (toll, customs duty) and 'Erhöhung' (increase), derived from 'hoch' (high).
Memory Tips
Picture the 'toll' (Zoll) on products being raised 'higher' (Erhöhung).